14 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
Citizens along Broadbent area raise about 800 dollars for gravelling the Hoffman bridge to Broadbent road and seek county court dollar-for-dollar support to complete the project before winter. The county court pledged to consider aid, with local residents hopeful for an all year road and improved winter access.
J N Gearheart keeps his pump busy on garden and clover field amid dry weather. Lawhorne and Summerlin move donkey engine from Brewster Valley to begin logging at a new camp. Mr and Mrs Ellis Kelly and children from Coquille visit Z F Young and friends. Mrs H Guerin and Jean return to Myrtle Point after a week with J N Gearheart. Lloyd Leatherman family travels to Douglas County and Portland for visits. Frank Howe tends ranch. Local crowd visits Lawhorne Summerlin camp for a Sunday outing with picnic, fishing and bathing.
The writer thanks the community for kindness during a recent bereavement. Special mention goes to Mrs. Pahl and Mrs. Spire for their tireless service and assistance. Gratitude also extended to the Order of Eastern Star members ministers and floral donors.
Minor items list residents visiting, moving, or traveling. R. A. Annin family spent Sunday in Marshfield. Mrs. Harold Bargett visits Bay friends. Breuer on vacation to California. Ben James moves from tie camp. Mrs. R. R. Rackleff visits Ban don relatives. IL. Ray becomes a dairyman. Mrs. Jack Ward visits from the ranch. the Giles family motor trip to California. John Strong returns from camping trip. Miller's Restaurant at Myrtle Point purchased. large Farmers Union Grange Picnic underway. Forrest Mays to Portland for Reed's College. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Penceye head to California. Mrs. Wm. Abbay returns from Tennessee. H. A. Schroeder back from Buyers Week in Portland. Fred Powers, John Loney, and bank official in roadster. Ed. Lewellen visits California. Dan Barklow returns from Portland. Red Cross meeting August 20 at 2 30. G. C. Emery and relatives to spend winter in California. Thelma and Glenn Dougherty visiting in Bridge. big dance Saturday at Hermann's hall with Duncan's Orchestra. Fred Spires returns from overseas service welcomed. A. H. Bender returns from Buyers Week in Portland. L. C. Bargelt of Marshfield in Myrtle Point on Gazoot Prim tery business and outing.
Advertisement notes fair dates September 17 18 19 20 and urges readers to visit for fresh fruits vegetables and other market goods. Prominent Pioneer Grocery of Marshfield promotes reasonable prices and evening delivery by train.
Call at L Strong's for current prices and details on Empire Milking Machines and lighting plant equipment. Includes model options, capacity, and service terms.
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